Topic: Egyptians – Autumn Term 2010

I am beginning to understand Ancient Egyptians because:

I know that the Ancient Egyptians lived a long time ago.
I can tell you a little bit about Tutunkhamen and who discovered his tomb.
I am able to explain what I know about the appearance of Egyptian people
from what I have read and learnt.
I can identify how pyramids were used and why they were built.
I can extract key pieces of information from a small number of selected
sources;
I am able to recognise a few similarities and differences between life in
Egyptian times and today.
I can identify some numbers and letters in hieroglyphics.
I can name stages of mummification.
I can name some Egyptian Gods.
I can recreate models and art which is similar to the Egyptian style.
I am developing my understanding of Ancient Egyptians because:
I am be able to place the Egyptians in the correct time period, in comparison to
other eras
I am able to explain where Egypt is located.
I am able to explain how important the River Nile was during Egyptian times
and some of it’s uses..
I can identify the difference in climate and the affect this has on lifestyle ,
homes and crops.
I can recall how the language of hieroglyphics was discovered.
I can write words and numbers in hieroglyphics.
I can explain why mummification was important to Ancient Egyptians.
I can suggest why the discovery of Tutunkhmanen’s tomb was so important.
I am able to create replica models and art examples which show an awareness
of the colours and patterns used in Egyptian times.
I am mastering my understanding of Ancient Egyptians because:
I know the dates of the Egyptian Era and can recall some key names and
events.
I am able to interpret a wide range of sources of information;
I ask a range of appropriate questions to find and extract information about a
specific enquiry
I am able to suggest why there are different versions of hieroglyphics and
symbols for numbers.
I understand the importance of mummification for life in the afterlife.
I can explain some stories associated with Egyptian Gods and Goddesses.
I am able to explain the similarities between the stories about Egyptian Gods
and other stories with a similar plot.
I am starting to compare what I have learnt about the Egyptians with other
societies and times.
I can identify my own questions which I would like to answer and set about
finding possible answers.